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Continuing a distinct notion that trucks are an essential part of the American lifestyle, Ram redesigns its 1500 pickup truck for the 2019 model year. In the redesign, Ram gets soft but only in the right areas without compromising its expected truck duties. >> Get the best price on the RAM 1500 from a network of local dealers now. << The 2019 Ram 1500 appeases to those who look to get it all in a truck, which means they can drive it to work every day, take it to nights on the town, pile the family in a plush cabin for vacation travels, and perform the duties expected of a rugged and capable truck. The multipurpose theme appears to be one that automakers are attempting capitalize on in recent designs. Ram, in knowing what the modern-day American public seeks, gives us everything without much of a compromise wrapped up in a good-looking truck that may pass the test to park in the lot among other car show vehicles at your local Cars & Coffee show. … [Read more...] about 2019 Ram 1500 V8 Crew Cab Big Horn Sport 4×4 Review & Test Drive

Ram took the wraps off the all-new 1500 at the Detroit auto show a few weeks back, unveiling plenty of substantial under-the-skin updates along with the fresh looks. The completely redesigned truck now boasts a mild-hybrid system to provide extra torque when needed, along with plenty of extra towing and payload capacity.There is a lot to see before it goes on sale at the end of March -- that's just weeks away -- so we've rounded up the most important bits you need to know. 1. The powerThe 1500's base engine is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 paired with the eTorque mild-hybrid system producing 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, but those in need of greater performance can pick the trusty Hemi 5.7-liter V8, good for 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. Both are paired with TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions. Both engines feature variable valve timing, but the Hemi comes with the added fuel economy benefit of cylinder deactivation. With this Fuel Saver Technology system, as Ram calls … [Read more...] about 2019 Ram 1500: 7 (more) things to know

► Ram 1500 is FCA's flagship pick-up and biggest show debut► Pick-up trucks are huge business in the USA, and this is a serious challenger► It's designed to be quieter, faster and more efficient than ever before…► ...and larger than your houseIn case you didn't know, the USA is crazy about full-sized pick-ups, and Detroit's largest media launches by a county mile at that of the Ram 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado. The 2019 Ram 1500 made a splash by shedding 100kg, picking up a mild-hybrid system, and turning in a better set of performance figures.You get a choice of Chrysler's well-regarded 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 or the legendary 5.7-litre Hemi. The smaller of the pair isn't exactly lacking in power – it's good for 305bhp and 269lb ft, and is combined with the company's new eTorque mild-hybrid system, with 48-volt electrics. You get stop-start and the conventional starter motor has been dropped. The range-topping 5.7-litre Hemi is available … [Read more...] about The rough, tough new Ram 1500 pick-up is here

The all-new Chevy Silverado is coming later this year and the Ford F-150 has been a sales leader for over four decades now—so how can the 2019 Ram 1500 compete? Easy, just make a bigger, better, and cooler looking truck.The fifth-generation Ram is on track to possibly win over more than a few Ford and Chevy fans. For starters, it’s available in six trim levels—Limited, Longhorn, Laramie, Rebel, Big Horn, and Tradesman. Plus, there are 12 paint colors and 15 new wheel designs to choose from.Aside from being built it Sterling Heights, Michigan—here are seven more reasons why you should give the Ram a closer look.1. Bragging rights: Maximum payload has increased to 2,300 pounds, and maximum trailer towing has increased to 12,750 pounds. My truck can pull more stuff than yours—just saying.2. The Ram 1500’s second-generation 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine will come standard with a new 48-volt e-Torque system that adds 90 lb-ft of torque. The 48-volt … [Read more...] about Seven Things You Need to Know About the 2019 Ram 1500

The 2018 Detroit auto show was the most truck-heavy show we’ve seen in years, with three major automakers unveiling new pickups. GM and Fiat-Chrysler had new generations of the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 to show, and Ford brought back the midsize Ranger to our shores after an absence of nearly a decade. We don’t have all the specs yet—and yes, the Ranger is in a different class than the Silverado and Ram—but we can still compare these new trucks in a few key areas.The new 2019 Ram 1500’s gas 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engines mostly carry over but receive new eTorque starter/generators fed by a small battery pack that provides 12–16 hp and 90–130 lb-ft of torque, depending on application. The eTorque motors also restart the engine in 0.55 second after shutting off via the new stop/start capability. The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 is set to return in 2019 without the eTorque mild hybrid system.The 2019 Chevrolet … [Read more...] about How the Ram 1500, Ford Ranger, and Chevrolet Silverado Compare in 5 Areas

The full-size pickup war between the Detroit Three (Ford, General Motors, and FCA) has heated up to an all-time high at the Detroit Auto Show, as all three automakers unveiled either all-new or refreshed pickups. Not to be outdone by its rivals, Ram recently took the cover off of its all-new 1500, which now comes with more technology and an upscale interior.There’s a host of new technology on the 2019 Ram 1500, which includes a mild-hybrid setup. The 48-volt eTorque system is standard on the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine and is an option on the larger 5.7-liter Hemi V8 motor. Both engines are now paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Power outputs for the engine remains the same as the current 1500 – 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque for the V6 and 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque for the larger V8 – but the new eTorque system provides a substantial torque boost to the engines.On V6 models, the mild-hybrid setup adds an additional 90 lb-ft of … [Read more...] about Redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 Boasts Best-In-Class Interior

The folks at Ram finally pulled the covers off the 2019 Ram 1500 at this year’s winter truck fest, also known as the Detroit auto show. The new pickup sheds 225 pounds, gets a logo redesign, an eTorque mild-hybrid boost and massive front brakes. The weight loss is mainly thanks to an increase in high strength steel in the frame and body, plus the use of aluminum in the tailgate, the engine mounts and the front axle center section, among other components.Under the hood, base Ram 1500 pickups will use a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 for oomph, which churns out 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of twist. The V6 will come standard with Ram’s new eTorque mild-hybrid tech -- the system ditches a conventional starter and alternator and puts a 48-volt motor on the accessory drive. The motor is responsible for starting the engine, providing some extra torque when necessary and charging the truck. It also enables start/stop, which might help save some gas, especially if your truck sees mostly … [Read more...] about 2019 Ram 1500: Meet Ram’s updated, upgraded full-size pickup truck

Say sayonara to Ram’s crosshair grille, as every iteration of the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 abandons the design cue that dates back to the truck’s Dodge-branded days. The new grille treatment is just one new element of the 2019 Ram 1500, which receives some of the most revolutionary design and technological changes the pickup has seen in a quarter-century. Hi, Hybrid As in the outgoing model, the 2019 Ram 1500 is powered by a 305-hp 3.6-liter V-6 (called Pentastar) or a 395-hp 5.7-liter V-8 (Hemi). Both engines mate to an eight-speed automatic transmission. New for 2019 is the adoption of hybridization by way of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ eTorque system, which replaces the alternator with a motor/generator unit that can feed energy to a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack. The technology is standard on Ram 1500 V-6 models and optional on 1500s with the pushrod V-8. Along with stop/start capability that should provide smoother and quicker starts than … [Read more...] about 2019 Ram 1500: Out of the Crosshairs

DETROIT, Michigan—The 2019 Ram 1500 goes on sale in the first quarter of the year, and with the introduction of a new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra to take on the F-150 together, makes for an exciting pickup truck battle in 2018.The handsome ’19 Ram noses its way into this exploding pickup market with a new, crosshair-free grille with active grille shutters, a redesigned Ram logo, a front air dam that deploys at 35 mph and retracts at 15 mph, a Mopar-developed pullout bed step, and 48-volt mild hybrid powerplants available. The Ram 1500’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 will come standard with a new 48-volt e-torque system that adds 90 pound-feet of torque capability. It will have stop/start capability, and no alternator.The 48-volt e-torque system also will be offered as an option with the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, which will feature eight-to-four-cylinder shutoff. Ram says the 48-volt system smoothens the eight-four transition. The truck’s eight-speed automatic has 40 … [Read more...] about 2019 Ram 1500 Arrives in Motown

This year at the North American International Auto will surely be known as the “Year of the Pickup,” with Ford introducing it PowerStroke F-150, Chevy hauling the wraps off a new Silverado, and Ram rolling out a new truck for the first time since 2009.After months of speculation and hundreds of spy photos, the 2019 Ram 1500 has finally arrived. Here’s what you need to know before the jump: weight is down 225 pounds, the ram’s head logo is back, and both V6 and V8 Rams will be available as a mild hybrid. Wait, what?Yes, dear reader, under the new hood of the 2019 Ram, shoppers will find a mild hybrid system Ram calls “eTorque.” The second-generation 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and hairy-chested 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engines combine a belt-drive motor generator unit with a 48-volt battery pack to enable start/stop function, short-term torque assist, and brake energy regeneration. The small-suitcase-sized, air-cooled battery pack mounts to the rear wall inside … [Read more...] about 2019 Ram 1500: All the Details You’re Dying For